In this tutorial pottery video, I show you the construction of a large bonsai pot making with clay slabs. You will see the step-by-step process involved, allowing you to understand the different pottery techniques used to create this type of rectangle pot with clay slabs. The challenge lies in the fact that it is a large rectangular pot, XL ceramics tends to deform a lot during drying and firing. I will show you how to cut the clay slabs and assemble them using the clay slip technique.
The pot will dry for several weeks before firing, as the drying process is a critical factor in the success of the pottery making process. The clay slabs used are in white stoneware that will give a frost-resistant pot after firing at ±1250°C. I use the clay slab technique, which is typically used with leather-hard clay (i.e., pre-dried to be stiff enough and easier to handle). However, I am using a wetter clay, which increases the difficulty in handling, but gives me more time to work and control the deformation of the pottery.
This XL pottery is a complex project due to its size, but I will share my tips and the pottery tools that I use or have made to make this experience as simple as possible for you. You will also discover how to avoid deformations and common mistakes in constructing a pot of this size.
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